DAYVILLE — Chief Matt Desrosiers has two goals for Saturday during the Attawaugan Fire Department’s second boot drive to benefit the Tommy Toy Fund.

“I’m hoping to double what we got last year, make a difference, and hope to not freeze our butts off again!” said Desrosiers, who is leading this year’s drive.

In their first year, the Attawaugan firefighters raised almost $3,000 and collected toys for the fund. This year’s event will be in memory of Don Bond, the former Bulletin reporter who was actively involved in the Tommy Toy Fund for its first 39 years. Bond died this summer.

“Don Bond is actually the one who started it last year and involved the firehouse with the charity group,” Desrosiers said. “Before he passed away a few months ago he asked me if I could host it this year for him and I said I would be more than happy to.”

The boot-drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the intersection of Attawaugan Crossing Road and Route 12 in Dayville.

“It’s a beautiful thing to see a community become more involved with each other just to help a great cause,” Desrosiers said. “It shows how caring people can be and that’s an important trait during the holidays.”

The Tommy Toy Fund, which began in 1974, provides toys, books and gloves for underprivileged children in Eastern Connecticut. Those who wish to receive toys can sign up through a registered social services provider until Dec. 13. Toys will be distributed in New London, Norwich and Danielson on Dec. 18-19.